Guest guest Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 I started 500mg of Metformin 1X day this week. I am supposed to increase it to 2X a day next week. Since I have been taking it I have been a lot more tired after meals - and I have not increased my carbs from the 30-45 per meal that I was told to keep to. I also have the stomach upset that the pharmacy leaflets described. Does this often subside? I feel awful on this drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 Yes, it will be easier in a few weeks. hang in there. Keep your carbs to the level they tell you and stay with this group and we will be your cheerleaders! It is amazing how good you will feel in a few weeks and you will be SO thankful for the wakeup call you have gotten now that you are diagnosed. You now have the time to help yuorself get healthier and you will feel a lot better. Tucson Kitty Re:Metformin I started 500mg of Metformin 1X day this week. I am supposed to increase it to 2X a day next week. Since I have been taking it I have been a lot more tired after meals - and I have not increased my carbs from the 30-45 per meal that I was told to keep to. I also have the stomach upset that the pharmacy leaflets described. Does this often subside? I feel awful on this drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 I was absolutely miserable on metformin. For me, the stomach upset and diarrhea never went away. I then switched to the metformin ER (extended release) and it helped alot with the stomach upset. Now though I am on the new actoplusmet (actos & metformin combined). And i dont have any more stomach problems (except for the first couple days of takiing it) I realy hated being on the metformin by itself though. I think being tired is because you feel so sick. I hope you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 I was absolutely miserable on metformin. For me, the stomach upset and diarrhea never went away. I then switched to the metformin ER (extended release) and it helped alot with the stomach upset. Now though I am on the new actoplusmet (actos & metformin combined). And i dont have any more stomach problems (except for the first couple days of takiing it) I realy hated being on the metformin by itself though. I think being tired is because you feel so sick. I hope you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 I was absolutely miserable on metformin. For me, the stomach upset and diarrhea never went away. I then switched to the metformin ER (extended release) and it helped alot with the stomach upset. Now though I am on the new actoplusmet (actos & metformin combined). And i dont have any more stomach problems (except for the first couple days of takiing it) I realy hated being on the metformin by itself though. I think being tired is because you feel so sick. I hope you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 After 4 yrs on diet and exercise, I have decided to try Metformin. I have fought going on meds because of the lows so I have a question for those more knowledgeable than me. My doc told me to take one pill (500mg) with my evening meal. My question is if I am at 110 for example at that meal will I go too low during the night? He toldl me I won't but I don't understand the meds work. If I am 150 and it lowers me 50 points then why wouldn't it lower me 50 points if I am at 110? I have been afraid to take it for the last few nights. Does your body somehow just not allow you to go too low? Thanks for the advice. Re: - Eating Plan Visit your group " diabetes " on the web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 After 4 yrs on diet and exercise, I have decided to try Metformin. I have fought going on meds because of the lows so I have a question for those more knowledgeable than me. My doc told me to take one pill (500mg) with my evening meal. My question is if I am at 110 for example at that meal will I go too low during the night? He toldl me I won't but I don't understand the meds work. If I am 150 and it lowers me 50 points then why wouldn't it lower me 50 points if I am at 110? I have been afraid to take it for the last few nights. Does your body somehow just not allow you to go too low? Thanks for the advice. Re: - Eating Plan Visit your group " diabetes " on the web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 After 4 yrs on diet and exercise, I have decided to try Metformin. I have fought going on meds because of the lows so I have a question for those more knowledgeable than me. My doc told me to take one pill (500mg) with my evening meal. My question is if I am at 110 for example at that meal will I go too low during the night? He toldl me I won't but I don't understand the meds work. If I am 150 and it lowers me 50 points then why wouldn't it lower me 50 points if I am at 110? I have been afraid to take it for the last few nights. Does your body somehow just not allow you to go too low? Thanks for the advice. Re: - Eating Plan Visit your group " diabetes " on the web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 << He told me I won't but I don't understand the meds work. If I am 150 and it lowers me 50 points then why wouldn't it lower me 50 points if I am at 110? I have been afraid to take it for the last few nights. Does your body somehow just not allow you to go too low? >> Metformin is not in the class of drugs that will typically result in low blood sugars. The lows on oral meds are primarily the result of using those drugs in the " sulfonylurea " class of oral medications -- i.e., glipizide (Glucotrol, regular and XL), glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta). These oral meds stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin; metformin works very differently and typically does NOT induce hypoglycemia -- only in isolated instances. There are a few oral medications that are combination meds that are a combination of metformin and a sulf -- i.e., GlucoVance (glyburide and metformin) and Metaglip (glipizide and metformin), and there may be a third that has recently gotten FDA approval (a combination of glimepiride and metformin), but regular metformin, on its own, shouldn't give you reason to be concerned with hypoglycemia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 << He told me I won't but I don't understand the meds work. If I am 150 and it lowers me 50 points then why wouldn't it lower me 50 points if I am at 110? I have been afraid to take it for the last few nights. Does your body somehow just not allow you to go too low? >> Metformin is not in the class of drugs that will typically result in low blood sugars. The lows on oral meds are primarily the result of using those drugs in the " sulfonylurea " class of oral medications -- i.e., glipizide (Glucotrol, regular and XL), glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta). These oral meds stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin; metformin works very differently and typically does NOT induce hypoglycemia -- only in isolated instances. There are a few oral medications that are combination meds that are a combination of metformin and a sulf -- i.e., GlucoVance (glyburide and metformin) and Metaglip (glipizide and metformin), and there may be a third that has recently gotten FDA approval (a combination of glimepiride and metformin), but regular metformin, on its own, shouldn't give you reason to be concerned with hypoglycemia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 << He told me I won't but I don't understand the meds work. If I am 150 and it lowers me 50 points then why wouldn't it lower me 50 points if I am at 110? I have been afraid to take it for the last few nights. Does your body somehow just not allow you to go too low? >> Metformin is not in the class of drugs that will typically result in low blood sugars. The lows on oral meds are primarily the result of using those drugs in the " sulfonylurea " class of oral medications -- i.e., glipizide (Glucotrol, regular and XL), glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta). These oral meds stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin; metformin works very differently and typically does NOT induce hypoglycemia -- only in isolated instances. There are a few oral medications that are combination meds that are a combination of metformin and a sulf -- i.e., GlucoVance (glyburide and metformin) and Metaglip (glipizide and metformin), and there may be a third that has recently gotten FDA approval (a combination of glimepiride and metformin), but regular metformin, on its own, shouldn't give you reason to be concerned with hypoglycemia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Thank you - I am relieved. I should have asked this before also but has anyone experienced severe body aches from this drug. The first night my legs ached and then the next day it was my back to the point I could hardly stand up straight. Might just be the cold weather but since I quit taking the med, I don't hurt. Thanks again - I really appreciate the info. Re: Metformin << He told me I won't but I don't understand the meds work. If I am 150 and it lowers me 50 points then why wouldn't it lower me 50 points if I am at 110? I have been afraid to take it for the last few nights. Does your body somehow just not allow you to go too low? >> Metformin is not in the class of drugs that will typically result in low blood sugars. The lows on oral meds are primarily the result of using those drugs in the " sulfonylurea " class of oral medications -- i.e., glipizide (Glucotrol, regular and XL), glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta). These oral meds stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin; metformin works very differently and typically does NOT induce hypoglycemia -- only in isolated instances. There are a few oral medications that are combination meds that are a combination of metformin and a sulf -- i.e., GlucoVance (glyburide and metformin) and Metaglip (glipizide and metformin), and there may be a third that has recently gotten FDA approval (a combination of glimepiride and metformin), but regular metformin, on its own, shouldn't give you reason to be concerned with hypoglycemia. Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Thank you - I am relieved. I should have asked this before also but has anyone experienced severe body aches from this drug. The first night my legs ached and then the next day it was my back to the point I could hardly stand up straight. Might just be the cold weather but since I quit taking the med, I don't hurt. Thanks again - I really appreciate the info. Re: Metformin << He told me I won't but I don't understand the meds work. If I am 150 and it lowers me 50 points then why wouldn't it lower me 50 points if I am at 110? I have been afraid to take it for the last few nights. Does your body somehow just not allow you to go too low? >> Metformin is not in the class of drugs that will typically result in low blood sugars. The lows on oral meds are primarily the result of using those drugs in the " sulfonylurea " class of oral medications -- i.e., glipizide (Glucotrol, regular and XL), glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta). These oral meds stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin; metformin works very differently and typically does NOT induce hypoglycemia -- only in isolated instances. There are a few oral medications that are combination meds that are a combination of metformin and a sulf -- i.e., GlucoVance (glyburide and metformin) and Metaglip (glipizide and metformin), and there may be a third that has recently gotten FDA approval (a combination of glimepiride and metformin), but regular metformin, on its own, shouldn't give you reason to be concerned with hypoglycemia. Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Thank you - I am relieved. I should have asked this before also but has anyone experienced severe body aches from this drug. The first night my legs ached and then the next day it was my back to the point I could hardly stand up straight. Might just be the cold weather but since I quit taking the med, I don't hurt. Thanks again - I really appreciate the info. Re: Metformin << He told me I won't but I don't understand the meds work. If I am 150 and it lowers me 50 points then why wouldn't it lower me 50 points if I am at 110? I have been afraid to take it for the last few nights. Does your body somehow just not allow you to go too low? >> Metformin is not in the class of drugs that will typically result in low blood sugars. The lows on oral meds are primarily the result of using those drugs in the " sulfonylurea " class of oral medications -- i.e., glipizide (Glucotrol, regular and XL), glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta). These oral meds stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin; metformin works very differently and typically does NOT induce hypoglycemia -- only in isolated instances. There are a few oral medications that are combination meds that are a combination of metformin and a sulf -- i.e., GlucoVance (glyburide and metformin) and Metaglip (glipizide and metformin), and there may be a third that has recently gotten FDA approval (a combination of glimepiride and metformin), but regular metformin, on its own, shouldn't give you reason to be concerned with hypoglycemia. Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I sent a reply to the metformin thread but I'm not sure it went to the entire group. For gastric sideeffeccts the slow release version was developed. The regular form causes a sharp spike in blood level which causes the sideeffects. Many find this works for them. In most users the sideeffects go away shortly after they start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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